ID S1324

General contractors bidding on public works projects for construction, alteration, or repair requiring plumbing, HVAC, or electrical work must list subcontractor names and addresses in their bids, or demonstrate proper state licensure if self-performing the work.

General contractors cannot name subcontractors in bids unless they have received prior communication from those subcontractors via telephone, mail, facsimile, in person, or computer/internet.

If a general contractor and named subcontractor cannot finalize an agreement for reasons other than cost within 10 days of contract award, the contractor must name a substitute subcontractor and disclose the new cost; any cost savings must be passed to the public entity.

Subcontractors named in bids must possess appropriate state licenses or certificates of competency at the time of naming, except for federally-funded public works projects where licensing must occur prior to contract award and execution.

Failure to name required subcontractors or list valid contractor license numbers renders the general contractor's bid unresponsive and void; the provisions do not apply to University of Idaho projects or plans and specifications preparation.